Elbe Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elbe, Washington
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N 46° 45.868 W 122° 11.659
10T E 561521 N 5179305
This small Lutheran Church was built in 1906 in Elbe, Washington
Waymark Code: WM1GFQ
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2007
Views: 101
The Elbe Lutheran congregation was founded in 1893 by settlers from Germany. For the first 13 years, services were held in members' homes and the town hall.
Built in 1906, the building's dimensions are 18 x 24 feet. The 46 foot high steeple is topped with a 4-foot iron cross forged by a local blacksmith. The steeple contains a railroad locomotive bell. It ranks among the smallest churches in the nation.
Although managed primariily as an historic structure, monthly services are held March through November. The church is also a popular site for weddings.
Services are held one Sunday each month at 2:30 pm, Mar - Nov, and on Christmas Eve.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1906
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
State Highway 7
Elbe, WA Washington
98330
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
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